Ryan Babel in a 1–1 friendly draw with the Netherlands in Turin. Style of play Criscito was a tactically versatile player, who was capable of being both an effective attacking and defensive threat as a full-back. He began his career as a left-footed centre-back, but he was moved to the position of left-back while playing for Genoa, where he was also employed as a wing-back or as a wide midfielder on occasion under manager Gian Piero Gasperini in Genoa's 3–4–3 formation. Criscito was described as a quick defender, with good technique, distribution, and man-marking ability. Personal life Criscito is married to Pamela Chiccoli and they have two sons and one daughter. Career statistics Club International Honours Zenit Saint Petersburg Russian Premier League: 2011–12, 2014–15 Russian Cup: 2015–16 Russian Super Cup: 2015, 2016 Italy U21 UEFA European Under-21 Championship bronze: 2009 References External links Profile on Genoa official website Profile on Italian FA official website Profile on Zenit official website Profile on Lega Serie A official website 1986 births Living people People from Cercola Italian footballers Footballers from Campania Italian expatriate footballers Genoa C.F.C. players Serie A players Serie B players Italy youth international footballers Italy under-21 international footballers Olympic footballers of Italy Footballers at the 2008 Summer Olympics Italy international footballers 2010 FIFA World Cup players Juventus F.C. players FC Zenit Saint Petersburg players Toronto FC players Russian Premier League players Expatriate footballers in Russia Italian expatriate sportspeople in Russia Expatriate soccer players in Canada Italian expatriate sportspeople in Canada Association football defenders Major League Soccer players